Freston, Suffolk
| Freston | |
 Freston Tower |
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 Freston
Freston shown within Suffolk |
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| Population | 120 |
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| OS grid reference | TM 17043 39037 |
| District | Babergh |
| Shire county | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | IPSWICH |
| Postcode district | IP9 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | South Suffolk |
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Freston is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England located on the Shotley peninsula. It is situated 4 miles south-east of Ipswich. In 2001 there were 122 people living in Freston,[1] reducing slightly to 120 at the 2011 Census.[2]
History
Freston is notable as the location of the last outbreak of bubonic plague in England. The centre of the outbreak was Latimer Cottages, where it is thought plague-bearing rats may have come ashore with smuggled goods.[3] However, the diagnosis of plague has been disputed.[4]
Amenities and places of interest
- St. Peter's church
- The Freston Boot public house
- Freston Wood
- Freston Tower
Transport
For transport there is the B1456 road nearby.
References
External links
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